What happened on Monday November 02, 1981?

Here's what happened on November 02, 1981:

• Nuclear Missile Incident at Holy Loch, Scotland A serious nuclear safety incident occurred at the U.S. Polaris submarine base when a Poseidon missile accidentally slipped from a crane, falling 17 feet. The missile, carrying ten nuclear warheads, posed a potentially catastrophic risk of radioactive contamination. Immediate evacuation protocols were implemented, and the incident underscored the inherent dangers in handling nuclear weapons.
• Antigua and Barbuda Gains Independence Antigua and Barbuda officially gained independence from the United Kingdom, marking the end of British colonial rule and establishing itself as a sovereign nation in the Caribbean. This event represented a significant milestone in the country's political history and its journey towards self-governance.
• Tatiana Totmianina Birth Tatiana Totmianina, a notable Russian figure skater, was born. She would later become a prominent athlete in the world of competitive figure skating, representing Russia in international competitions.

Events in 1981

November 02, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 02, 1981

Newspapers from Nov. 02, 1981

November 02, 1981: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Minnesota Vikings - Denver Broncos : 17 - 19

November 02, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 306th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 02, 1981 can also be written as 11/2/1981 in the US and as 2/11/1981 in UK and Europe.

November 02, 1981 in November 1981 calendar

Famous people born on November 02, 1981:

• Katharine Isabelle

  Canadian actress known for her memorable roles in horror films, particularly the cult classic 'Ginger Snaps' trilogy and 'Freddy vs.

• Roddy White

  Professional American football player who played as a wide receiver, primarily for the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL.

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on November 2nd

Famous people died on November 02, 1981:

• Wally Wood

  Renowned American comic book artist and illustrator, famous for his work with EC Comics and MAD Magazine, who significantly influenced the...

• Alfredo Vittorio Reichlin

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on November 2nd

November 02, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 02, 1981 was Private Eyes by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week November 2nd and November 8th.

1. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Private Eyes
2. The Rolling Stones - Start Me Up
3. Christopher Cross - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
4. Sheena Easton - For Your Eyes Only
5. Bob Seger - Tryin' To Live My Life Without You (Live)

November 02, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 02, 1981 was Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar) by Julio Iglesias, according to the music chart for the week November 2nd and November 8th.

1. Julio Iglesias - Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar)
2. The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
3. Haircut 100 - Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)
4. Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure
5. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Joan Of Arc

November 02, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 02, 1981 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Roger, according to the music chart for the week November 2nd and November 8th.

1. Roger - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. Luther Vandross - Never Too Much
3. Four Tops - When She Was My Girl
4. Kool & The Gang - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
5. Prince - Controversy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 2nd is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 02, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 02, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 02, 1981 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 02, 1981 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on November 02, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 11:27 am and setting at 10:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on November 02, 1981

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Someone born on November 02, 1981 is:

43 years 6 months old,

or 522 months and 2 days old,

or 2269 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15889 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 02, 1981?

There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 02, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on November 02, 1981.

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